Frequently Asked Questions

The first step is completing our Puppy Application. Once your application has been reviewed and approved, a $500 non-refundable reservation deposit is required to reserve your puppy. Your deposit secures your place on our reservation list and is applied toward the total purchase price of your puppy.

Because we produce a limited number of carefully planned litters each year, we encourage families to apply early

Our puppies are $3,500, regardless of breed.

• Border Collie Puppies: $3,500

• Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppies: $3,500

Every puppy goes home with:

• Complete Veterinary Health Examination

• Age-Appropriate Vaccinations

• Routine Deworming

• Microchip for Permanent Identification

• Health Records

• Health Guarantee

• Puppy Contract

• Puppy Care Information

• Embark DNA Health-Tested Parents

• Lifetime Breeder Support

Our goal is for every puppy to leave our home healthy, confident, and well-prepared for life with their new family.

Yes. Every breeding dog in our program is Embark DNA Tested before being included in our breeding program.

Health is one of our highest priorities, and we carefully select breeding pairs to produce healthy puppies with outstanding temperaments and strong genetic backgrounds

We are located in Temecula, California, where our dogs enjoy an active ranch lifestyle and are raised as cherished members of our family.

Absolutely.

Our dogs are family members first and are involved in our everyday lives. They receive daily love, attention, and socialization while enjoying life on our ranch. We believe puppies raised in a family environment become confident, well-adjusted companions that transition more easily into their new homes.

Yes.

Because we produce a limited number of thoughtfully planned litters each year, we maintain a reservation list for upcoming puppies. We recommend applying early, especially if you have preferences regarding timing, breed, or gender.

Yes.
As our puppies grow, we carefully evaluate each puppy's personality, temperament, and energy level. We work closely with every family to help match them with the puppy that best fits their lifestyle and goals.

Our priority is creating lifelong matches that benefit both our puppies and their new families.

Yes.

Visits are welcomed by appointment at the appropriate time after we've had the opportunity to review your Puppy Application. We schedule visits carefully to protect the health and well-being of our puppies while giving families the opportunity to meet us and our dogs.

No.

The safety and well-being of our puppies always comes first, so we do not ship puppies in airline cargo.

Families may choose one of the following options:

• Pick up your puppy in Temecula, California

• Arrange trusted Ground Transportation

• Hire a Flight Nanny (at the buyer's expense)

We currently accept:

• Klarna

• PayPal

• Zelle

• Cash

Klarna financing is available for qualified buyers.

Yes.

Every puppy goes home with a written Health Guarantee that outlines our commitment to raising healthy puppies and explains the terms of our guarantee.

Your puppy will go home with detailed feeding instructions and recommendations for the food they have been eating.

We're always happy to answer nutrition questions and help make your puppy's transition into your home as smooth as possible.

Yes.

Every puppy is microchipped before going home, providing permanent identification and additional peace of mind for their new family.

Absolutely.

Our relationship with our puppy families doesn't end when your puppy goes home—it begins.

Whether you have questions about nutrition, training, health, behavior, or everyday care, we're always available to help throughout your dog's lifetime.

Yes.

We do offer breeding rights to approved breeding programs.

We are committed to preserving and improving both the Border Collie and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breeds, so breeding rights are only extended to responsible breeders who share our commitment to health, temperament, and ethical breeding practices.

If you're interested in breeding rights, please let us know during the application process so we can discuss your goals and determine if our program is the right fit.

Border Collies

Our Border Collie program produces:

• Black & White

• Tri-Color

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

Our Cavalier King Charles Spaniel program produces all four recognized colors:

• Blenheim

• Tri-Color

• Ruby

• Black & Tan

Color availability will vary depending on each breeding pair and litter.

Choosing a breeder is one of the most important decisions you'll make when adding a puppy to your family, and we're honored you're considering West Coast Border Collies.

Since 1988, we've been dedicated to raising healthy, well-socialized puppies with exceptional temperaments that become treasured members of their families. Our dogs are more than breeding dogs—they're cherished members of our family who share our everyday life on the ranch.

Every breeding dog is Embark DNA Tested, and every litter is carefully planned with health, temperament, and breed quality in mind. From the day our puppies are born until they go home, they receive daily love, individual attention, and early socialization to help them become confident, well-adjusted companions.